Latitude: 50.9894 / 50°59'21"N
Longitude: -3.0101 / 3°0'36"W
OS Eastings: 329200
OS Northings: 121600
OS Grid: ST292216
Mapcode National: GBR M5.KTFZ
Mapcode Global: FRA 46LH.F57
Approximate location: A358, Taunton TA3 5RG
Accident ID
19925292K1888
Date
Wednesday 5 August 1992
Time
11:51
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
6
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
358
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Other junction
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Entered ditch. |
|
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 1995cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On lay-by or hard shoulder; |
Parked |
Front |
|
|
3 |
10 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
|
4 |
7 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Female, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|
5 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
9 |
Petrol, 2279cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On lay-by or hard shoulder; |
Parked |
Nearside |
|
6 |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Moving off |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Serious |
|
4 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
5 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |